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Binary coded decimal (BCD) - Question 2

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Convert the following decimal number in BCD code:

29.35

I have no idea how to do this one, i was told to use floating-point numbers but have no idea how to use it and if its the right method!

Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
Wendy

Wendy

Joined Mar 24, 2008
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The decimal is what stumps me, the numbers can be converted straight into 4 separate digits. Maybe the answer is 4 separate strings of binary numbers separated by the decimal point?

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Just read the other post.

4 bytes, each byte being 2 BCD numbers.

The last two bytes are the exponent, similar to resistors. For example, a 2.2KΩ resistor is 223, or 22 X 10^3. Same thing in BCD use 4 bytes (which translates into 8 BCD numbers).
 
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